Our Space

Located in the FIMS and Nursing Building (FNB, Room 3020) at Western University, the FIMS Graduate Library welcomes all FIMS graduate students, faculty, and staff to use our spaces and resources. We are an academic community space with quiet or low-level conversations in the main area – ideal for focused study or collaborative work. The library features open table seating, study carrels, and bookable meeting rooms, along with unique spaces like a creative makerspace, reading room, and outdoor terrace.

Accessibility in Our Space

Features

• The FIMS Graduate Library is located in the FIMS and Nursing building (FNB), which has an entrance at street level with push button door openers.
• The library is on the third floor and can be reached by elevator.
• The service desk in the library has sections with lowered countertops.  
• The Makerspace materials and computer are positioned on low counters.
• One of the computers is located on an adjustable height desk next to the computer bar counter. Another adjustable height desk is located with the other study tables. Both desks must be adjusted manually.
• Most of the study tables are wheeled and can be moved to different positions. The study tables are mostly medium height, but there are also low tables and a tall counter with seating.
• There is lots of space to maneuver around the library, including between the stacks.

Limitations

• There is a step down to the terrace. However, the ramp is available on request.
• The self-help kiosk, which does not require users to sign in, is positioned on a tall counter. There is a computer stationed on an adjustable height desk that, while requiring users to sign in, can otherwise access the same services.
• The document scanner is also positioned on a tall counter.
• The shelves are full height, with the exception of the recent acquisitions (on a rolling cart by the stacks) and children’s collection (in the Reading Room).

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